Volunteers are still being sought for the 24--29 August visit of Tall Ships to Chicago's Navy Pier.
Those interested are directed to visit tallshipsvolunteer2010@mpea.com. For information on the event visit www.navypier.com/tallships.
"A Tall Ships T-shirt and discounted parking will be offered each volunteer," said Chicago Sail and Power Squadron SEO George Prescott, who is participating.
An orientation meeting was held July 26 at which time photos of scheduled ships were shown, including Europa, whose homeport is Amsterdam, Netherlands. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one full day, or two half days of service.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Sail Fleet offers chance to race on the lake
By Ray Gudas
News Associate Editor
NEW BUFFALO — Want to go sailing? Better yet, how would you like to take part in a sailboat race?Thanks to the New Buffalo Sail Fleet, you can do both, on almost any given Sunday of the summer season. And here’s the best part of the deal: It doesn’t cost anything! And its only an hour from Chicago!! MORE INFO
Monday, July 19, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Robie Pierce 2010 One-Design Regatta
Robie Pierce 2010 One-Design Regatta held at the Larchmont Yacht Club in New York on June 4-6, 2010.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Scuttlebutt: Scuttleblog - Sailing News and Commentary: 100th birthday celebration of FAME
Scuttlebutt: Scuttleblog - Sailing News and Commentary: 100th birthday celebration of FAME: "100th birthday celebration of FAME
On Sunday, July 11th, Dennis Conner hosted the 100th birthday celebration of FAME at San Diego Yacht Club. This 40 foot schooner has been Dennis’ latest project, saving her from near ruin"
Fame as it is today off of San Diego.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Seafood Supply Chains Jump 'Sideways' To Avoid Gulf Oil Issues.
July 1, 2010
by Michael Hill, Associated Press Writer
GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) — At the Carioto Produce and Seafood warehouse, shrimp from India and Vietnam stock the freezer, while a refrigerated aisle is stacked with bags of clams from Rhode Island, cockles from New Zealand, a fresh 5-pound fillet of lane snapper from Nicaragua and mahi-mahi from Ecuador.
The Gulf may be soiled with oil, but Al Hecker, Carioto's seafood specialist, has had little trouble getting what he needs in a global market — even for Gulf staples like snapper and mahi-mahi.
"My supply hasn't diminished, I've just stepped sideways," says Hecker. Read the rest of the story.
by Michael Hill, Associated Press Writer
The Gulf may be soiled with oil, but Al Hecker, Carioto's seafood specialist, has had little trouble getting what he needs in a global market — even for Gulf staples like snapper and mahi-mahi.
"My supply hasn't diminished, I've just stepped sideways," says Hecker. Read the rest of the story.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Spies back in the news
Russian Spies have been in the headlines lately. But did you know, back in the Summer of 1983, more than a few years ago a different kind of spy story, never made the news. Here's a great story, first hand, about the America's Cup and how the secret weapon from Australia came to be uncloaked.From the Scuttlebutt Archives: http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/news/09/0930/
More Intrigue....
Dutch yacht designer Peter van Oossanen has made waves in Australia by claiming that the country’s historic victory in the 1983 America’s cup was based on a lie. Read more about this... http://www.rnw.nl/english/article/dutchman-claims-role-australian-history
And when you're reading the article, check out
Saturday, July 3, 2010
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